I have always enjoyed wines made with the Sangiovese grape whether they be Super Tuscans or Chianti Classicos. However, Sangiovese has an image problem with some wine drinkers who believe it to be thin, tannic and acidic! I know…Shocking! Truthfully, when Mary and I were growing up there were some pretty lame Chiantis made of Sangiovese which tasted thin, tannic and acidic. There are also some producers who make low quality Sangiovese to this very day…BUT there are also tons of amazing wines made with this fabulous noble grape. So…If you are a Sangiovese hater, could it be time to give Sangiovese another chance…We think so.

This chat was inspired by a talk I had with Tommaso Marrocchesi Marzi from Bibbiano, a very fine Chianti Classico producer. If you are looking for some very fine wine made with Sangiovese Bibbiano would be a very good place to start. In a few weeks I will air the interview that we did together. It provided a fascinating look into wine making in Tuscany.

Jonathan is WBJC's Program Director and host of many WBJC programs. His full bio can be read here.

One Response to 10-17-13 Word On Wine ‘Save Sangiovese!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Brian Trumpowersays:

Appreciated the insight regarding Sangiovese wines. I was driving up to Fairfield PA in Nov., where I’m on Mtn.Safety Patrol at Liberty and caught the rebroadcast of this show. This gives me another reason to keep 91.5 on my #1 button.